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Unsurpassed video performance in low ambient light and very high brightness combined with crisp image.
This plasma offers a solid black level and has good light output
So the picture has excellent contrast and rich color
Highdefinition sources look very detailed
And digital noise is not a concern
Because this is a plasma TV
It does not suffer from motion blur or viewingangle limitations
The TH42PZ700U uses an antireflective screen to help cut down on light reflections off the glass pane
Full 1080p resolution. Very good standard-definition video processing. Good video-noise management.
Produces a deep level of black
Highly accurate initial color temperature
Clean
Sharp image
Sleek design.
The editors didn't like
Poorer performance in bright rooms
Mediocre sound
High price.
The TV's film processing is only average
So you may see some digital artifacts
The internal speakers are not very robust
So the sound quality is somewhat thin
While the antireflective screen is effective
Plasma is generally not as bright as LCD and is not the best choice for a really bright viewing environment.
Overscan with 720p video sources. No 1080p input with VGA or component video ports.
Expensive
Less impressive connectivity than other high-end HDTVs
Excellent high definition and gaming performance, great integrated speakers
Some issues with standard-definition scaling, small amounts of pixelation in PC mode The Final Word This is a great TV, but it does come at a high price. For purely high-definition playback, however, its hard to beat.
This is a great TV, but it does come at a high price. For purely high-definition playback, however, its hard to beat.
Abstract: Last year, Blu-ray was the next big thing, and this year its Full HD -- at least if youre listening to Panasonic. The company has released four new 1080p plasma panels from 42-inch to a massive 65 inches, with barely a word about content and what is ...
Enthusiasts of TV techno-bling troubled by the sheer choice of 50-,52- , 60- and 65in screens now have a new configuration to ponder: 58in. More than some, less than others. Actually, the size transpires to be a great fit for plasma-king Panasonic.Sens...
The Panasonic TH-42PZ700U isnt cheap, and you dont get a lot of neat extra features for your money, but it does have an excellent picture. Lincoln Spector Lowest online price: £N/A ...
If, like me, you thought that HD was more Hype than substance then you really do need to take a look at the Panasonic Viera! This really is the best HD plasma TV that Ive seen to date.That said, I was rather disappointed by the colour banding issue, e...
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Published: 2007-11-09, Author: Alex , review by: CNET.co.uk
Pictures rock; first 42-inch plasma TV weve seen with a Full HD resolution; feature count is strong
Picture improvement over lower resolution Panasonic plasmas arguably not quite enough to justify price hike; not the prettiest TV
Panasonics first Full HD 42-inch plasma TV, the Panasonic TH-42PZ70, is one of the top two or three 42-inch plasmas weve seen in performance terms. This will doubtless be enough in itself to win it many fans. But we should add that its ultimately...
Abstract: As one of the most vocal brands when it comes to championing plasma over LCD as the best big-screen technology, Panasonic really needed to get the affordable full HD nut cracked as soon as possible. And with the 50PZ700 its done it in style.
Rather good colors (after adjustment), Little video noise on SD sources, Good depth of black (0.17cd/m²), Excellent reactivity compared to classic LCDs, Complete connectivity with 3 HDMI and 1 SD port
Twinkling too present whatever the source, Lack of fluidity with HD sources, Still a risk of burnin, PC use not recommended
Abstract: On croyait le plasma à l’agonie. Face à un LCD omnipotent dès qu’il s’agissait du Full-HD, les constructeurs de plasma étaient dans l’impasse. Mais Panasonic vient aujourd’hui remettre les pendules à l’heure avec cet écran 50 pouces… et Full-HD ! ...
Colorimétrie plutôt bonne (après réglages), Bruit vidéo peu prononcé sur les sources SD, Niveau du noir bien profond (0,17cd/m²), Excellente réactivité comparée à un LCD classique, Connectique...
Scintillement trop présent quelle que soit la source, Saccades avec des sources HD, Risques de marquage toujours présents, L’utilisation d’un PC est à proscrire
Ce plasma sort son épingle du jeu avec une colorimétrie acceptable et un noir bien profond. Hélas, son scintillement omniprésent (en 50 ou en 100Hz) fatigue l’œil et on regrette la gêne occasionnée par le marquage...
